2008 Woodie Awards
Syms Dinner Celebrates School Achievements
Yael Wolynetz
Issue date: 5/13/08 Section: News
On April 30, Yeshiva University's Sy Syms School of Business (SSSB) honored both alumni and graduating seniors at its annual awards ceremony and gala dinner at Bridgewaters, located at the South Street Seaport.
President Richard M. Joel gave introductory greetings, noting that "what began last year as a student-and alumni-initiated celebration of our 20th anniversary will now become an annual event to recognize our achievements as well as reach for new levels of accomplishment."
The gala served as the official welcoming forum for Dr. Michael J. Ginzberg, new dean of SSSB, who assumed his position this past July. The dinner featured three other honorees, each a YU alumnus who has made significant contributions in his or her field.
Rabbi Moshe Bleich, director of International Tax at Deloitte LLP, stood out, as a four-time graduate of the university. His credentials include graduating from Yeshiva University High School for Boys, a bachelor's in accounting from SSSB, rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS), and a law degree from the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law. Rabbi Bleich was described as "the epitome of Torah U'Madda values."
In his speech, Bleich recognized the centrality of these values in his everyday life. "Caring for others and being sensitive to surrounding circumstances will give you a balanced platform to make more compassionate, ethical business decisions," he maintained.
J.J. Sussman, director of Business Development at Scan Disk Corporation, called his undergraduate education "priceless." He attributes much of his success to both business and interpersonal skills learned at YU. After graduating SSSB with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Sussman moved to Israel, where he received his MBA from Kellog-Recanti, a joint MBA program of Tel Aviv University and Northwestern University. After serving in the artillery corps of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Sussman became involved in the business of technological companies.
President Richard M. Joel gave introductory greetings, noting that "what began last year as a student-and alumni-initiated celebration of our 20th anniversary will now become an annual event to recognize our achievements as well as reach for new levels of accomplishment."
The gala served as the official welcoming forum for Dr. Michael J. Ginzberg, new dean of SSSB, who assumed his position this past July. The dinner featured three other honorees, each a YU alumnus who has made significant contributions in his or her field.
Rabbi Moshe Bleich, director of International Tax at Deloitte LLP, stood out, as a four-time graduate of the university. His credentials include graduating from Yeshiva University High School for Boys, a bachelor's in accounting from SSSB, rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS), and a law degree from the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law. Rabbi Bleich was described as "the epitome of Torah U'Madda values."
In his speech, Bleich recognized the centrality of these values in his everyday life. "Caring for others and being sensitive to surrounding circumstances will give you a balanced platform to make more compassionate, ethical business decisions," he maintained.
J.J. Sussman, director of Business Development at Scan Disk Corporation, called his undergraduate education "priceless." He attributes much of his success to both business and interpersonal skills learned at YU. After graduating SSSB with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Sussman moved to Israel, where he received his MBA from Kellog-Recanti, a joint MBA program of Tel Aviv University and Northwestern University. After serving in the artillery corps of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Sussman became involved in the business of technological companies.
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